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field_trip_johnsonk_m3a2.pptxLos Angeles County Public Health Department
Field Trip
Kim Johnson
Argosy University
October 21, 2015
OBJECTIVES
Organizational Structure/Core Functions
Organizational mission/goals/objectives
Public health services offered (Environmental Health)
Population of staff
Patient demographics/Geographic
Financial condition/statistics, including utilization of grant funds
Status of accreditation
References
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEATLH DEPARTMENT
CORE FUNCTIONS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulp50MIp824&sns=em
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Environmental Health
Chronic Disease Control
Health and Wellness Services
Emergency Preparedness
Food & Safety
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department “enriching lives through effective and caring service” (LACPHD, 2010) is located throughout the county of Los Angeles. The organizational structure and core functions focus on several areas that relate to the health and well being of the public. It addresses the importance of good nutrition, safe drinking water, safety precautions (natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and outbreaks),monitoring the quality of clean air, and living in clean safe neighborhoods.
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Mission of Organization
“To protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being”(LACPHD, 2015)
The mission of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department is to ensure that the health and safety of all its residents are protected from health hazards caused by natural disasters and epidemics. The County seeks to improve the health of the public through education, public services announcements, community forums, and federal, state, and county partnerships.
Los Angeles County Public Health Department promotes and protects the health of its citizens. The mission of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department concern is for the health of the all U.S. Citizens.
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Organization Goals
The goal of the county health department is to break the cycle through:
Protecting the health of the public
Prevention of disease and outbreaks
Prevention of disease reoccurrence, AND
Promoting healthy living
For many years, the health of the public has been in question. Disease outbreaks, poor food quality, contaminated water, and polluted air has been the driver behind many illnesses and deaths. Los Angeles County rank in the top five percentile of health treats caused by poor air quality in the United States. The goal of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department is to continue searching for cures to reduce and eradicate diseases, monitor the quality of air we breathe, as well as monitor the food consumers purchase on a daily basis. This is in collaboration with health officials and the federal and state regulatory guidelines on disease prevention and intervention.
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Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Department of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department is one of several large entities within the county of Los Angeles
My Chosen topic for this project is Climate Control in Los Angeles County. The Environmental Health Division mission “strives to promote health and quality of life by identifying, preventing, and controlling harmful environmental factors in Los Angeles County”(Los Angeles County Public Health Department, 2010). The Environmental Health Department has focused their attention on the promotion of health through surveillance ensuring that the environment is free from harmful effects that pose as health risks to families living in LA County. According to the Environmental Health Division, their goal is to “assess environmental conditions” that creates health hazards.
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Population of staff
The Environmental Health department is located in Baldwin Park, CA. This division hires highly qualified employees thoroughly trained in their area of expertise.
The Organization’s staff consists of:
Chemist
Mathematicians
Microbiologist
Environmental Health Specialist and
Biologist
The Environmental Health Offices are located throughout Los Angeles County. It consist of two regions, four counties, and several subdivisions which spans across the County of Los Angeles. This division hires highly qualified individuals, know as “Health Inspectors” but to the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, their official title is “Environmental Health Specialist”.
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Board of directors
Cynthia Harding Interim Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH
Interim Health Officer
Angelo Bellomo
Director of Environmental Health
Dr. Jonathan Fielding served the County Public Health for sixteen years before he announced his retirement plan to his staff and colleagues. Cynthia Harding has step u[ in Fielding place and now oversees the county’s budget of $900 million. Dr. Jeffery Gunzenhauser is the Interim Director of Health Officer and Medical Director for the County of Los Angeles. Angelo Bellomo is the Director of Environmental Health in Baldwin Park, CA. He is “is leading current efforts of the Department to reduce the health impacts of climate change while promoting the development of healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities” (LACPHD, 2015).
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department was unable to provide information requested regarding this assignment. I spoke with a staff member and was told that she could not give out any information regarding the organization. I left my name and email address with her. I was told that someone would contact me. I received this email:
Good afternoon Ms. Johnson,
We are in receipt of your request.
A response will be provided to you by November 6th.
DPH-ehadmin <[email protected]>
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Environmental Health Programs
Comprised of several divisions, each program is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the county. Underneath the umbrella lies:
The Surveillance & Enforcement District Bureau
Environmental Planning & Support Bureau
Specialized Surveillance & Enforcement Bureau
Toxicology & Environment Assessment Bureau
Consisting of nurses, physicians, epidemiologist and other trained professionals, these hard working county employees are responsible for identifying and controlling toxic agents throughout the county. They are also responsible for grading the cleanliness of restaurants, hospitals, and schools. The agency also meets the needs of the public by protecting the environment, controlling the amount of pollutants that is released in the air, the management of solid waste, and emergency preparedness. It doesn’t matter what emergency you are faced with, the environmental health department will fight to secure better living conditions for all Los Angeles County Residents and surrounding regions.
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Patient demographics and geographic
Los Angeles County residents are affected by poor climate.
All nationalities
All communities especially poorer communities
Extreme heat, ground-level ozone, and particulate pollution will all increase in a warming world, making outdoor workers, people with respiratory problems, and those who lack air conditioning more vulnerable to illness (Union of Concerned Scientist, 2012). Air pollution affects everyone especially those that suffer from serious illnesses, small children, and the elderly.
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Environmental Health Department statistics
California is home to over 32 million residents
4,000 member staff at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
The department, which has a budget of $900 million, approved by the Los Angeles Board Of Supervisors oversees the public wellness of 10 million Los Angeles County residents on issues including the environment, disease control, and community and family health (Abrams, 2014).
Fielding contends that the success within the department of public health was made possible through the efforts of the each team player. He states “Due to your commitment to mission, drive, and hard work to improve health in our county, your Department is viewed as one of the best local health departments in the nation.”(Abrams, 2014)
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Status of accreditation
Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
Framework for the PHAB Standards and Measures
Core Functions of Public Health
Ten Essential Public Health Services
Twelve Domains
The Accreditation of the Los Angeles County Public Health Department base its standards according to the core functions of public health as well as the Ten Essential Public Health Services and measures which consist of twelve domains. Before accreditation is approved, the Health Department must go through a series of steps. The standards defined include credibility of health practices, accountability, and goals for improving the quality of health.
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References
Abrams , S. (2014 March 27). Los Angeles County public health director announces retirement, plans to return to UCLA
http:// www.dailynews.com/health/20140327/los-angeles-county-public-health-director-announces-retirement-plans-to-return-to-ucla
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). National Voluntary Accreditation for Public Health Departments.
http:// www.cdc.gov/stltpublichealth/Accreditation/index.html
Los Angeles County Public Health Department. (2015). Environmental Health. http:// publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/DSE/districtOffices.htm
Union of Concerned Scientists. (2012 December). Preparing for Climate Change Impacts in Los Angeles: Strategies and Solutions for Protecting Local Communities. file :///C:/ Users/Owner/Documents/preparing-for-climate-change-impacts-in-los-angeles.pdf
Youtube. (2013). LA County Public Health Core Function. https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulp50MIp824
